Spacemakerxl Microwave Oven Owner's Manual

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PRE CA TrTIONS e_plosionor,opreven_propertydamage. /_ !.A. (J ,_,x _,_, personal injmT or loss of life, TO AVOID ooNo,A.e,n..o OoNo,O.e..,e,heoven operale dlis oven wit1 if il is damaged. 11 is :POSSIBLE lhe door open since particularly importam open

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faq e and the door ur The Oven Should Not allow soil or cleaner be adjusted or repaired residue to accumulate by anyone except orl sealing surii_ces. properly qualified service personnel. Welcome to the GE _amilw YotFlI see it in this eas}-to- Best of alI, you'll We're proud of our qualit3 use Ulalltlal alld '_o1.1'11 hear experience these values prodn(ts and we believe it in tile l_'iendl)voices of each time you use your in dependable servi(e. ()Ill" consllFiler service microwave. Th at' s department. importam, because your new microwave wilI be part o_ }ou[" famil} tot a lonp£ time,

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Write down themodel and Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this are on a label inside tile manual. You will need it to obtain service under warranty. _ _ serialoven, numbershere.The? Model number

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Read thismanual. If you do need service, It/Orltaixls ixlstrtlctiorrs to )ou can relax knowing help help you use and maintain is only a phone call away. Help lzs your microwave properly. A list of toll-t]'ee customer service numbers is help you If you received a damaged included ill the back ot oven...imrnediately / (intact 800. 626. 2000 the dealer (or builder) that this manual. Or call the GE Answer CenteF at sold you tile oven, 800,626.2000, 24 hours Save timeand money. a day, 7 clays a week. Before you call tor service, Check the se/tion titled there are a tew things )ou "If Something Goes carl do to help us serve you Wron_,-" before calliw,- better. This section helps you solve common problems that might occur. READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

• Read and follow the • I)o not operate this Thismicrowave oven is specific "Precautions to appliance if it has a UL listed for installation Avoid PossiMe Exposure (tamaoed power cord or over electric andgas to Excessive Microwave plug, if"it is not working ranges. Enerov"_. on page 2. properly, or if it has been Thismicrowave oven is • This appliance must be damaoed or dropped. not approvedor tested grounded. Coru-lect oMv • I)o not cover or block for marine use. to properl} grounded allY, oI)enino-so, on tile outlet See (;roundiw,- appliance. Instrtlctions section Oil • Use this appliance only page 10. for its intended use as • Do not mount this described in this manual. appliance over a sink. I)o not use corrosive • Install or locate this chemicals or vapors in appliance only in this appliance. This accordance with the microwave oven is provided Installation specificall} designed to Instructions. heat, dry or cook tood, and is not intended This over-the-range oven for laboratory or was designed for use over industrial use. ranges no wider than 42 inches. It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment. L!I.

• Do not store this • To reduce tile risk of fire • See door surface cleaMng- appliance outdoors. Do in the oven cavity: instructions in the Care not use this product near - I)o not overcook tood. and CleaMng section (s) of this manual. water-fl_r example, in a Caretiflly attend wet basement, near a appliance if paper, • This appliance should swimming pool or near plastic or other conl- be serviced only by a sink. bustible materials are qualified service • Keep power cord away placed inside the oven personnel. Contact t_'om heated surtaces. while cookir N. nearest authorized service t_lcility tor • Do not immerse power -- Renlove wire twist-ties examination, repair cord or plug in water. and metal handles ti'om paper or plastic con- or a(!jusunent. tainers betore placir_g • As with any appliance, them in tile oven. close supervision is -- I)o not use tile oven necessmT when used by children. for storage purposes. I)o not leave paper products, cooking utensils or ti)od in the oven when not in use. -- 1t materials inside oven should ignite, keep ttle oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut oil power at the ti.lse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES AB O UT MICR O WA V1NG

iii__U_ _i¸¸ !_!!_!_!!_!_r_7_+_ _!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!VlT!_ii_ Arcing is the microwave • Foil not molded to tood il If yousee arcing,press term tor sparks in the oven. (upturned edges act like the CLEAR/OFFpad and Arcing is caused b?: alltellnas). correct theproblem. • The temperature probe • Metal, such as twist-ties, in the microwave but not poult_) pins, or gold- inserted in the tood. rimmed dishes, in the

• The metal shelf not Illicrowave, installed correctly so it • P.ecyded paper towels touches the nlicrowave containing small metal wall. pieces being used in the microwave, • Metal or foil touching the side ot the oven,

• Do not pop popcorn in • ()perating the microwave your microwave oven with no ti)od inside for unless in a special more than a mimlte or microwave popcorn t_tx)may cause damage to accesso_ T or unless you the oven and could start a use popcorn labeled tor tire. It increases the heat use in microwave ovens. around the magnetron and can shorten the lite • Some products such as ot the oven. whole e_,-_g_,-sand sealed containers-tor example, • Foods with unbroken closed jars will explode outer "skin" such as and should not be heated potatoes, hot dogs, in this microwave oven. sausa¢es tomatoes. Such use of the microwave apples, chicken livers oven could result in i_ljury. and other giblets, and • I)o I1Otboil eggs in a egg yolks should be nlicrowave ovei1. Pressure pierced to allow steam will build up inside egg to escape during cooking. yolk and will cause it to burst, possibl} resulting in injul3-, I!1

Avoid heating baby food • Don't defl'ost t_'ozen SAFETY •ln¢lg aisS lars," even with the bevera_,-es in Ilarrow- lid off. Make sure all necked bottles (especially FACT infaru food is thoroughly carbonated beverages). SUPERHEATEDWATER cooked. Stir food to Even if the container is distribute the heat opened, pressure can Microwaved water and evenly. Be careful to build up. This can cause other liquids do not prevent scaldirlg when the container to burst, always bubble when warming [ornmla or possibly resuhing in they reach the boiling breast milk. The container injm3. point. They can actually may teel cooler than the • Hot i6ods and steam get superheated and not milk really is. Always test bubble at all. can cause btlrns. Be ttle milk before teediw,- careful when opening Superheated liquid will tile baby. ally containers of hot bubble up out of the cup Spormmeous boilirlg-- food, includino_l )o t)c°rn when it is moved or Under certain special bags, cooking pouches when something like a circumstances, liquids and boxes. To prevent spoon or tea bag is put may start to boil during possible i_jury, direct into it. or shortly atier removal steanl away ti'orn hands Toprevent this frmn ii'oin the microwave oven. and titce. happening and causing To prevent burns t_'om • I)o not overcook injury, do not heat any splashing liquid, we potatoes. They could liquid for more than 2 recommend the tollowing: dehydrate and catch minutes per cup. After before removing tile fire, causing damage to heating, let the cup container ti'orn the oven, your oven. stand in the microwave allow the container to for 30 seconds before stand in the oven t0r 3(1 • Cook meat and poult D- moving it or putting to 40 seconds atier the thoroughl}-meat to at least an INTERNAL anything into it. ovell has shHt off. Do ilot temperature of 160°F. boil liquids in narro_ necked containers such and poultry to at least nil as sott drink botdes, wine INTERNAL temperature ot 180°1 `. ('ookino to flasks and especially narro_necked cottee these temperatures cups. Even if the usually protects against t0odborne illness. container is opened, excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow. SPECIAL NOTES AB OUT MICR OWA V1NG

Make sure all cookware If tile dish remains cool • Paper towels, waxed used in yollr microwave and only tile water in tile paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable tor cup heats, then the dish can be used to cover microwavir_g. Most glass is microwave-sate. dishes in order to retain casseroles, cooking dishes, moisture and prevent If you llse a meat tiler- measuring cups, custard mometer while cookin , spattering. Be sure to /_lps, pottery or china make sure it is safe for vent plastic wrap so steam dinneiavare which does not llse in microwave ovens. can escape. have metallic trim or glaze • Do not use recycled • Cookware may become with a metallic sheen can hot because of heat paper products. Recycled be used. Some cookware is transterred fl'om tile paper towels, napkins labeled "suitable t0r heated food. Pot holders microwavirlg." and waxed paper can contain metal flecks may be needed to handle tile cookware. which ma} cause arcing • "Boilable" cookirw or ignite. Paper products 0 containing nylon or pouches and tightl} nylon filaments should closed plastic bags should

How to test for a microwave- be avoided, as they may be slit, pierced or vented safe dish. also ignite. as directed b? package. If they are not, plastic could • Ityou are not sure ifa • Some St}Totoam trays burst during or immed- disll is microwave-safe, (like those tllat meat is iately atier cooking, use tllis test: ['lace in the packaged on) have a thin possibly resulting in injuly. oven both tile dish you strip ot metal embedded in tile bottom. When Also. plastic storage are testinc and a olass containers should be at nficrowaved, tile metal measuring cup filled with can burn ttle floor of tile least partially uncovered 1 cup of water-set tile oven or ignite a paper because they form a tight measuring cup either in seal. When looking with or next to the dish. towel. containers tightl} covered Microwave 1 minute at Do not use tile microwave with plastic wrap, remove high. If tlle dish heats, it to dry newspapers. covering careflllly and should not be used t0r Not all plastic wrap is direct steam away t_'om 1-11icrowavi ng. suitable t0r use in micro- hands and tace. wave ovens. Check the package for proper use. 1!1.

• Use foil only as directed • Plastic cookware--Plastic Follow these guidelines: in this manual. TV cookware designed for I Use microwave-safe dinners may be microwave cooking is vei T plastics only and use nlicrowaved in toil trays usetill, but should be used thenl in strict compliance less than 3/4" high; carefiflly. Even microwave- with ttle cookware remove ttle top fifil cover salt plastic may not be as nlal-lUf _lCtl_lrer's and return the tray to tile tolerant of overcookino o reconmlendations. box. When using toil in conditions as are glass or the nlicrowave oven, ceranlic materials and 2 l)o not nlicrowave erupt} containers. keep ttle foil at least may soften or char if 1 inch away t]'om ttle subjected to short periods 3 l)o not permit children sides of ttle oven. of overcooking. In longer to use plastic cookware exposures to over- without complete cooking, the tood and supervision. cookware could ignite.

Tile f'an Mll operate • Ill tile event of a grease • When preparing automatically tinder fire on tile surl_tce units flaming foods under certain conditions (see below tile microwave ttle microwave, ttlrn tile Automatic Fan feature). oven, snmther a flaming vent fan oil. Take care to prevent the pan on tile SUl'fate unit • Never leave surt_lce units starting, and spreading of bv c( ver w,- tile pan beneath your microwave accidental cooking" fires completely with a lid, a o oven unattended at high while the vent fan is in use. cookie sheet or a flat tray. heat settings. Boilovers • (;lean the underside of • Use care when cleanin_r cause smoking and greasy tile microwave often. I)o the vent tiul filters. spillovers that may ignite not allow grease to build Corrosive cleaning and spread if tile up oil tile microwave or agents, such as lyed)ased nlicrowave Veil[ f_ll-i is the tiul filters. oven cleaners, may operating. To minimize danlage ttle filters. automatic Pan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surt_tce units only when necessaD-. GR0 b VD1NG1NSTR UCTIONS/Ot IONAL KITS

This appliance is equipped l)o not under any circum- with a power cord having a stances cut or remove the grounding wire with a third (ground) prong fl'om grounding phtg. The phtg the power cord. nmst be plugged into an I)o not use an adapter phtg Ensure proper ground outlet that is properly exists before use. with this appliance. installed and grounded. I)o not rise ai1 extension Consuh a qualified electri- cord with this appliance. It A WARNING cian or service technician it the power cord is too short, hnproper use of the the grounding instructions have a qualified electrician grounding plug can result in are not completely under- or service technician install a risk of electric shock. stood, or it doubt exists as an outlet near the This appliance must be to whether the appliance is appliance. grounded. In the event ot properly grounded. For best operation, phtg an electrical short circuit, If the outlet is a standard this appliance into its own groundinc reduces the risk , o 2-prong wall outlet, it is electrical outlet to prevent of electric shock by ymr personal responsibility t]ickeriw,-o of lights,, blowir_g, providing an escape wire and obligation to have it for the electric current. ot fltse or tripping ot replaced with a properly circuit breaker. grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Filler Panel Kits For installation bem-een Decorative Panel Kit JX48WH--White cabinets only; not tor end- dX22SS--Stainless Steel JX48BL--Black ot<'abinet installation. Each When replacing a Hi/Low JX48AL--Ahnond kit contains t_x) 3'%vide ranoye the decorative panel When replacing a 36" or filler panels. Two kits are kit fills in the area between 49"_range, hood, filler panel needed fi_r a 42" opening. the microwave and tile kits fill in the additional Filter Kits ranoe left by the Hi/Low width to provide a custom JX81A--Recirculating model. built-in appearance. CharcoalFilter Kit Available at extra cost ti'om lqher kits are used when your GE supplier. the nlicrowave oven cannot be vented to the outside. Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual,/kat'ures arid a]Jpea_m'lce may vau fiwn yo'm modal.)

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1 TemperatureProbe. 5 Window with Metal 9 Grease Filters. Use with Temp Cook Shield. Screen allows 10 Removable Turntable. and Roast functions cooking to be viewed Turntable and support only. while keeping must be in place when nlicrowaves conthled 2 Shelf, Lets you using tile oven. Tile in tile oven. nlicrowave several turntable nlay be toods at once. Food 6 Outletfor Temperature removed tor cleaning. microwaves best when Probe. 11 ConvenienceGuide. placed directly on tile Probe nmst be se/mely turntable. inserted into the oven NOTE:Rating plate, oven wall outlet betiwe the vent(s) and oven light are 3 Door Handle. Pull to located on the inside walls open the door. Tile oven will Temp Cook or Roast. ot tile lnicrowave oven. door nmst be securely latched tor the 7 TouchControlPanel microwave to operate. You must set tile (lock 4 Door Latches. and calendar betore using the microwave. 8 CooktopLights. The Cont_rols on Your Microwave Oven (Th_mghout this manual, J_atu_s arid appeamrlce may vao'Jmm your modal.)

You Call microwave by time, temperature, or with the sensor features. [TIM, rOOK] [ DEFROST I I,DT_t,ME COSTOM1COSTO._

P°w,.1LEVEL [ 30,°°SEC. 1

Time and Auto Features

Time Cooking Press Enter

TIME COOK I & II Press once or twice Amount of cooking time. DEFROSTAUT0/TIME Press twice Amount ()f defi'()sth-lg time. CUSTOM 1 Follow displayed dire(tions. CUSTOM 2 Follow displayed directions. EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level ]-] 0. ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!

Defrosting by Weight

Press Enter

DEFROST AUTO/TIME Press once Food weight. HELP GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDESIN BOOK Press this pad and any Before you begin, check • Cooking feature pad for usage the guide located on the • l_imeDefrost instructions and tips. inside front of the oven • Roasting when you open the door. • Simmer

• Sensor Cooking

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Temperature Features

Probe Cooking

TEMP COOK/ROAST Press once Desired food temperature. TEMP COOK/ROAST Press twice Medium automaticall;, selected. TEMP COOK/ROAST Press three times Well autornaticall} selected. TEMP COOK/ROAST Press four times Simmer automati(ally sele(ted.

Sensor Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts inunediatel} ! more/less time BEVERAGE Starts immediatel} ! REHEAT Starts immediatel} ! more/less time POTATO Starts immediatel} ! more/less time VEGETABLE Starts immediatel} ! more/less time Press once (fresh vegetables) more/less time Press twice (frozen vegetables) more/less time Press three times (canned vegetables) more/less time (on some models) GROUNDMEATS Starts immediatel) ! more/less time FISH Starts immediatel} ! more/less time CHICKENPIECES Starts immediatel} ! more/less time 13 Variable power levels add to "equalize" or transl_'r : i>i ill tlexibility to microwave heat to the inside olthe cooking. The power levels 10od. An example ot this is on the microwave oven can shown with power level 3 be compared to tt_e surfi_ce the deti'ost cycle. 1t micro- units on a ranoe High wave energy did not cycle (power level 10) or t_fll off. the outside of the 10od power is the titstest way to would cook beti)re die cook and gives )ou 100% inside was det_'osted.

power. Each power level Here are some examples gives }ou microwave O1 uses l{ir variollS power energ T a certain percent of levels: the time, Power level 7 is

microwave energ T 7(1% of Power Level Best Uses the time. Pox_wr level 3 is High10 [ ish, bacon, energ T 30% of the time. vegetables. boilin_ li_uids. _,liioh setting (10) will cook filster but tood may Med-High7 I ,cnflc cooking ol entering the feature need more t_'equent mc Jl and time 10r TIME COOK, stirrino rotating or turning poulnT; TIME DEFROST 0r over. Most cooking will be bakint_ EXPRESS coo K , The done on High (power level ca,,_croles and reheatinu. power !evel may also be 10). A lower setting will changed during time cook more evenly and Medium5 Sl,)wcookin_ countdmvn. } need less stirring or and/ende_iz- in_ such a., rotating of the food. 1 Press TIMECOOKor Stt_WS alld less

select TimeDefrost. Some foods ilia}, have lellder cu/s Ol i12 Ente_cookingor : better t]avor, texture or ltle}//. ii defrostingtime. appearance it one of the tow 2 or3 l)eli'ostin_ 113 Press POWERLEVEL. lower settings is used. Use withom ii4 Select desiredpower a lower power level when c//okina _mi]lel'in_: level 1--10. :_ cooking l()ods that have a delicate sauces. ii 5 Press START tendertcy to boil over, such as scalh)ped potatoes. Warm I Keeping Iood warm wi@tou Rest periods (wherl the ,,vercookinu: lilicrowave el-terg)" cycles soncnin_ ' " " ])litter. ott) give tirne tor the tood Time Features

TimeCookI TimeCookII

Alh)ws you tonlicrowave Iets ' you, chano-eo power levels automatically durino tor any time up to 9,',) • o minutes and ,',t9seconds. cooking. Here's how to do it: Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you 1 Press TIME C()()I<.. may change it tor more 2 Enter tile tirst cook time. flexibility. 3 Change the power level You may open the door ityou don't want full durir_o_ Time Cook to power. (Press POWER check the t()o(t, Ch)se tile LEVEL. Select a desired door and press START to power level 1 10.) resume cooking. 1 Press TIME COOK. 4 Press TIME COOK. 2 Entercooking time. 5 Enter tile second cook time, 3 Changepower level if you don'twant full 6 Char_ge the power level power. (PressPOWER ityou don't want full LEVEL.Select a power. (Press P()WER desiredpower level LEVEL. Select a power I-I0.1 level 1-10.) 14 PressSTART. 7 Press START,

At the end ot Time Cook l. Time Cook II counts down. Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II

NOTE:Use power level High (10)unlessotherwise noted.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus (fi'esh spears_ 1 lb. 6 to 9 rain,, In 19t,-(lt, oblong glass baking dish, Med-High (7) )late 1/4 tup water. (fi'ozen spears_ ]0-oz. packatre 5 to 7 mira In l-qt. casserole. Beans (fi'esh green l 1 lb. (ut in halt 9 to 11 nfin. In 115-qt, casserole, place 1/2 cup water, (fi'ozen_reem lO-oz, patkatre 6 to 8 rain. In l-(l t. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. , fi'ozen lima, l O-oz. packwre 6 to 8 rain, In l-(tt, casserole, place 1,/4 cup water, Beets , t]'esh, whole, ] bunch 17 to 21 rain. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. Broccoli , fi'esh cut 1 bunch 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. 1¼ to 1½ lbs.) (flesh spears 1 bma(h 9 to 13 rain. h) 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place l V*to 1½ lbs.) 1/4 cup water. 5 to 7 rain. ,fi'ozen. 1O-oz.packatrem In l-qt. casserole. chopped} 5 to 7 rain. (fi'ozen spears_ IO-oz. packatrem In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Cabbage (tl"esia 1 medium head 8 to 11 nfin. In 1!_)-or 2-qt. casserole, place 1,/4 cup al)out 2 lbs,) water. (wedgeb_ 7 to 10 rain. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, [)lace 1/4 cup water. Carrots (fi'esh. sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min, In I i'}-(lt. casserole, place 1,/4 cup water, 5 to 7 rain. (fi'ozen, 1O-oz.packatrem In 1-(lt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Cauliflower (flowerets) ] medium head 9 to 14 nfin. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (fi'esh, whole J 1 medim-n head 10 to 17 rain. h) 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (irozen • l O-oz. packatre 5 to 7 rain. In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Coru

,fi'ozen kernel, [0-oz. pa(kage 5 to 7 rain. In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons ware[`, Cornon the cob (fi'e-;h) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 rain. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. place )el, eai, corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. (fi'ozem l ea_ 5 to (5 nfin. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. 2 to l; ears 3 to 4 nfin. Cover with vented plastic wrap. tel" ear Reai`i,anoe after half of time. Mixed vegetables (fi'ozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 nfin. In 1-qt, casserole. [)lace 3 tablespoons water.

Peas (fi'esh. shelled} 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 1,2 rain. In l-(tt, casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (fi'ozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 nfin. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Potatoes

,fi'esh. cubed. 4 potatoes 9 to 12 rain. ['eel and cut into 1 inch cubes. ['lace in whi_e_ (t; to 8 oz. ea(h) 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir altei, halt ot time. (fiesh, whole, l (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place it) sweel or while 1 centei` of the oven. I_et stand 5 minutes, Spinach (fi'esh 10 to 16 oz. .5 to 7 min. It) 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. ,fi'ozen, l0-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons chopped ware),, and leaf_ Squash ,Ii'esh, summer [ lb. sli(ed 5 to 7 min. In 19,_air.casserole, place 1/4 cup water. and yellow) ,winter, acorn [ to 2 squash S tO ] ] nlill. Cut in half and remove tibi,ous bmternut _ abnm 1lb. each) membranes. In 2-qt. oblong, ,glass, baking dish, place squash cut-side- down. Turn (ut-side-up after 4 minutes. Time Features

Allows you to defl'ost tot Defrosting Tips

DEFROST AUTO/TIME the length ot time you • Foods fl'ozen ill paper or select. See ttle l)efl'ostin_,- plastic can be defl'osted Guide for suggested times. in the 0ackage. Tightl} Power level 3 is automati- closed packages should cally set, but you may be slit, pierced or vented change this ior more flexi- AFTER food has partially bility. You may defl'ost deti'osted. Plastic storage containers should be at small items more quickly by raising tile power level least partially uncovered. atter entering the time. • Famil_,-size. prepackaged However, they will need fl'ozen dinners call be more fl'equent attention det_'osted and micro- 1 Press DEFROST than usual. waved. If the food is ill a toil container, transfer it AUTO/TIME twice, Power level 7 cuts the total to a microwave-sate dish. 2 Enter defrosting time. defl'osting time in about • Foods that spoil easily, 3 Press START hall; power level 10 cuts the total time m approxi- such as milk, eggs, fish, 4 Turnfood over wheu mately l/3. Rotate or stir stuflirl_s poult D and the oven signals. tbod li'equently. pork, should not be allowed to sit out lot 5 Press START At one hall of selected more than one hour (Auto Defrost explained defl'osting time. the oven after defl'osting. Room in the section on signals TU RN. At this time. temperature promotes Convenieuce Features.) turn tood over and break the growth of harnfful apart or rearrange pieces bacteria. for more even deirosting. • For more even defl'ostino- Shield any "warm areas with small pieces ot foil. ot larger foods, such as beef, lamb and veal A dull thlmll)ino-., noise_ max, roasts, use Auto l)efl'ost. be heard durino- (lefl'ostiw,- This sound is normal when • Be sure large lneats are the oven is riot operating at completely defl'osted before cookino High power. • When deti'osted, tood should be cool but sot'tened ill all areas. If still slightl} ic?, return to the microwave vexT briefly, or let it stand a tew minutes. Defrosting Guide

Food Time Comments

Breads,Cakes Bread,bunsorrolls (1 piece) I ll]11"1. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz. 3 to 5 rnin Fishand Seafood Fillets, frozen(1 lb._ 6 to 8 rain Shellfish,small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 rain. Place })lock in casserole. Turn over and break tip after half the time. Fruit Plastic pouch--1 to 2 3 to 6 rain (1 O-o;, package) Meat Bacon (l lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place urloperled package in ()yen. Let stand 5 minutes after defi'osting. Franks (1 lb , 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until fi'anks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defi'osting. Ground meat ( 1 lb. 5 to 7 rain Turn meat over after half the time. Roast"beef, lamb, veal, pork l 2 to 16 nfin. Use power level 1. per lb. Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. per lb. Turn over af(er half the time and shield warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defi'ostin , o" Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer lSto 19nfin. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap cutup (27_ to 3 lbs., and turn over af(er half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessal T. Let stand to finish def['ostino Chicken,whole 17 (o 21 nfin. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Af(er half (2V__,/()3 lbs,, the time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with tbil. Finish defi'osting. If necessary, run cold water in the car[t)tmtil giblets can be removed, Cornishhen 7 to 13 min Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast- per lb. side-up. Turn over after half the time. Run cool water in the car[t? until giblets can be removed. Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 5 to 9 rnin. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast- per lb. side-down. Atier half the time, turn over and shield warm areas with fi)il. Finish deti'ostirlg. Let starid 1 to 2 hours in refi'igerator to complete defi'osting. Time Features

This is a quick way to set The power level can be cooking time for 1-6 minutes. changed as time is counting down. Press Press oile of the Express I'()WEP. LEVEL and Cook pads (t]:om l to 6) enter I 10. tot 1 to (; minutes ot cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad tor 2 minutes oI cookir)g time.

You can use this feature two ways:

• It will add 30 seconds to • It can be used as a quick the time counting down wa} to set 30 seconds of cookino time, each time the pad is 0 pressed.

2O A u to Fea ture

The l)eflost Auto/Time ConversionGuide feature gives yoll t_,vo v_:a} s to defl'ost ti'ozen toods. if din weight ot l-0od is Press DEFROST stated in pounds and ounces, tl]e ounces must AUT()/TIME once tor be converted to tenths Auto Deflost or twice t0r (.1) of a pound. Time Dett'ost. Weightof EnterFood Use Auto Defl'ost ibr meat, Foodin Weight Ounces (tenthsof pouhry and fish. Use Time apound) Dett'ost t0r most other i]'ozen t0ods. 1-2 ' .1 Auto Defl'ost automatically 3 .2 sets the defl'osting times 4-5 :3 I PressDEFROST and power levels to give 6-7 ' .4 AUTO/TIMEonce. even deti'osting resuhs t0r 8 ' i5 r the Conversion meats, poult D- and fish 9-10 ' .6 Guideat right, enter weighing up to six pounds. 11 ' .7 foodweight. For There is a hand} guide 12-13' i8 example,presspads 1 located on the inside t]'()nt and 2 for 1.2pounds of the oven. 14-15 .9 (1pound,3 ounces). • Remove l-neat tI'()II] 3 PressSTART package and place on (TimeDefrostis mk rowave-sate dish. explainedin the77me • Twice during defl'ost, the Featuressection.) 6uide oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the tood over. Renlove det]'osted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces ot t0il. • After defl'ostino most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defi'osting. Large roasts should stand t0r about 30 minutes.

21 Tempera ture Fea tures

TheTemperature Probe CookingTips Cable Handle Enu NOTE:The turntable will • I)o not twist, drop or [let turn when the probe is bend the probe. Sens0r _al_ in use. • Be sure ti'ozen ti)od has The temperature probe is been completely Appearance may vmv a lood thermometer tltat del_'osted 1)eti)re monitors the temperature inserting the prol)e. The What happens when you of file ti)od. The probe probe may break otl it use the probe... mr]st be used when t]sin , used in ti'ozen ti)ods. Temp Cook or Roast. Cooking with/he • Cover t(_ods loosely ti)r probe Mlows you lo The probe is not moisture control and heat food _o a certain recommended li)r batters. quick, even heating. mmperature. This is doughs, ti'ozen li)ods and • Use a lower power level t()ods which arc dillicult /he best way 1o cook with the probe; toods will manv foods. to cook precisely by take longer to cook but temperature. Use the they will heat more Time Cook setting tot evenly. these foods. • Make sure the cable end is inserted all the way into the oven wall outlet.

• Insert the probe into the center of the toed. Make sure the handle does not touch the ti)od or the top or sides ot the oven.

• Do not leave the probe in the oven if it's not inserted in t0od. If it touches the oven wall, it nla} danlage the ovell.

22 Three Ways to Use the Temp How to Use the Probe and Cook/Roast Feature Set the Temperature Yourseff 1 You set the temperature I Insert the temperature you want. probe in the center ot a Press TEMP C()()K/ casserole and attach it ROAST ome. This is securely in the oven wall outlet. good for foods sudl as soups, casseroles and 2 Press TEMI' C()()K/ bex era_res R()AST once.

2 Temperature is 3 Enter the desired ti)od @ automatically selected temperamre. for cooking roasts 4 Change power level it medium or well. you don't want full Roast Medium-Press power. (Press POWER TEMP CO()K/ROAST LEVH_. Select a power twice. Roast Well-Press level 1 10.) TEMP CO()K/ROAST 5 Press START. three tinles. v What happens when you 6 When the temperature is See the Roasting (;uide TempCook/Roastusing reached, the nlicrowave tor suggestions. theprobe... will signal. Food will be 3 Temperature is held at this temperature This pad otlel"s 3 automatically selected t0r 60 minutes. The oven

op,ions: for slow cooking of beeps when the hold : 1_ You select/he foods (simmer). time is complete. temperature you wan1. Simmer--Press TEMP C()()K/R()AST 4 times. ) The lemperamre is automatically selecled See the Simmer Guide lor medium or well tor specific directions. done roasts. 3_A simmer temt_era- rare is aulomaticallv selecled.

23 Tempera ture Fea tures

Preparing Meats for +bathao.eos +; Rowto e, eProbew,,Roasting you use theprobe the RoastSettings • Place a tender ])eel roast a for roasting... Outlet _ I in / ookin_ bao£ oil a For the two Roast trivet ill a microwave-safe dish Reter to package temperature is insm)ctions ti)_ proper preprogramnaed. settings, the probe llSe otHle cooking bag.) Food will be held a/dlis temperalure for 60 minules. The oven ++ 1 Insert the probe in tile beeps when hold time roast and attach it is complete+ securely irl tile oven Just as in regular : wall outlet. roasting', only 1ender ::: 2 Roast _ledium Press roasts sl''_ould be roasted TEM P ( ;( )( ) K/R( )AST • Insert tile probe byusing tl_e probe. Less :i: twice. Roasl Well Press throuuh tile cookinu tender roasts should be TEMI' {;( )( )K/R( )AST bau horizomallv into microwaved by time. three umes, 3 Press START. the center meaty area not touching bone or l_tt. 4 Tile microwave signals Make sure tile handle when it's time to turn tile does not touch the ti)od roast over. Alter you turn or top or sides ol the

the roast, close the door {Well+ and press START. • When using tile probe in NOTE:The ovencontinues chicken, turkey or ()tiler to cook after thesignal pouhD-, insert tile probe whether ornot roast is horizontally into the turned over. meatiest area. RoastingGuide

Food Type Selection (minutesper pound) Beef(5 lb+ max.) TenderRoast I\ledimn 15-23 Well 23 30 Pork (5 lb. maxy Loin Roast Well 23 30 Poultry (6 lb. max.) TurkeyBreast Well 16-19 24 How to Use the Probe to 2 Press TEMP C()OK/ Simmer ROAST 4 times to select Simmer. The Simmer teamre heats tood to 180°E. and holds it 3 Press START. Ityou need at that temperature tip to to stir the i0od, restart the 12 hours or until you oven by pressing START remove it and press again. Press TEMP COOK/ROAST 4 CI+EAR/()FF. When the simmer times to select Simmer. I Insert the temperature temperature is reached, probe into the tood, the oven holds the tood restino-it on the side of O at that temperature until the dish. Attach it CI J_%AR/()FI_is pressed, securely in the oven wall outlet.

SimmerGuide

Food Type Beef Pot Roast 5-7 Add enough liquid to just cover rneat. 11 adding vegetables, make sure they are completely covered by liquid, Chili 5 Precook meat. Stir Mter 3 hours, if possible. Chicken Stewing 4-(; Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area ol thigh li'om below end and parallel to leg. Turn over atter 1/2 ot'time. Broiler/Fryer 3 4 bame as above,

Ham/Pork Roast 4-(; Add 4 cups liquid.

Soup Stock/Vegetable 7 l , , Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours. Split Pea 5 7 Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir Mter 3 hours.

*Total time includes time to bring food to 180°1:..and hold at that temperature until done.

25 Sensor Features

What happenswhen iii _ ii ¸) using theSensor i ¸ Features._

T!_e Sen_or Features detect t!m increasing Covered D_ off dishes so they don't humidil}' released mislead the sensor. during cooking: T!_e • The proper containers and covers are essential oven amomatical> • Be sure the outside ot adjusts tl_e (o0king tor best sensor cooking. the cooking containers time io various types and the inside ot the and amounts of fbod. microwave oven are dry

before placim,-foodo in the oven. Beads ot moisture turning into Vented steam can mislead the

seI1SOF, • Always use microwave- sat_' containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use tight sealing plastic containers--they can prevent steam ti'Olll escaping and cause tood to overtook,

26 How to Use thePopcorn Haw toAdjust thePopcorn Feature Program to Provide a Slmrter or LongerCookTime I l_ollow package instructions, using Time lfyou find that the 1)rand ot I_SS l!! J)_, J _more rune Cook it the package is popcorn }xm use underpops less than 1.75 ounces or USe OI!]V w_l_h pre[it_cKd_eu or overcooks consistently, J!crowtdv@ })opcom we!_JHl/g larger than 3.5 ounces. you can add or subtract .75 to 3.5 ounces¸ Place the package of 20-30 seconds to the popcorn in the center ot automatic popping time. NOTE:Donot use the the microwave. To add time: metal sheff whencooking 2 Press P()PC()RN, Tile popcorn. Alter pressing I'OI'C()F.N, oven starts immediately. press 9 immediately after If you open the door while the ovell starts for an extra "POPCORN" is displayed, 20 seconds. "SENSOR I_IRR()R '' will Press 9 again to add anotller appear, Close the door, 10 seconds (total 30 press CLEAR/OFF and seconds additional time). beo-in again, To subtract time:

After pressing P()PC()RN, press 1 immediately atter the oven starts t0r 20 seconds less cooking time, Press 1 again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time).

Press BEV ERA(;E to heat a Drinks heated with the cup ot cott'ee or other Beverage feature may be beverage. very hot. Remove the container with care.

27 Sensor Features

How to Use the Reheat Some FoodsNot Feature RecommendedFor Use With 1 Place covered t()()d in Reheat tile ()veil. Press It is best to use Time Cook (less tlrrlel (more time) REHEAT. Tile oven tor these ti)o(ts: starts immediately. For reheating stogie servings of previously cooked foods or • Bread products. 2 The oven signals when a elate of leftovers. • Eoods that must be steam is sensed and tile reheated uncovered. How to Change the Automatic time remaining begins Settings counting down. • Foods that need to be stirred or rotated. Toreduce time by 10%: Do not open tile oven door Press I alter the teatnre pad. until time is counting • Foods calling ti)r a dr?." down. If the door is look or crisp surtace after Toadd 10%to cooking time: opened, close it and press reheating. Press 9_d_.erthe te_mwepad. START immediately.

After removing food from the iii NOTE: Do not use the oven, stir, if possible, to even i metalsheff wheu using out the temperature. If food the Reheat feature. is not hot enough, use Time Cook to reheat for more time. Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature. Some areas may be extremely hot.

28 Vegetable, Potato, Fish, NOTE:If the food is not Chicken Pieces, Ground Meats done enough, use Time Cook to cook more time. 1 Place covered todd in for __COICI{EN POTATO the oven. Press the _6od How to Change the pad. (F'or vegetal)les. Automatic Settings press the V EGETABI JE (automatic settings for Sensor Cookin 9 gwes you easy pad once tot fl'esh canned vegetables cannot 8utooqatlC results with a varlet_ be adjusted on some models) o7 looos _dee the CooMn 9 Guide vegetables, twice for fl'ozen vegetables, or three times t6r canned NOTE:Donot use the vegetables,) The oven (less time) (more time) metalsheff withSensor starts immediately, Cooking. 2 The oven signals when You can adjust the cookino steam is sensed and time time tor all toods to suit remaining is counting your personal taste. down. Turn or stir the Reducetime by 10%: t0od if necessau, Press 1 after the food pad. Do llot open the oven door Add I0% to cooking time. until time is counting Press 9 atler the food pad. down. If the door is opened, close it and press START immediately. CookingGuide

Food Type Amount Comments

Canned Vegetables 4-16 oz. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. FrozenVegetables 4-16 oz. 1_ollow t-_ackaoe_ instructions for adding water, Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Fresh Vegetables 4-16 oz. Add 1/4 cup water per serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap, Potatoes 1/2 2 lbs. Pierce skin with R)rk. Place potatoes on the turntable. Fish 4 It) oz. Cover wit h vented plastic wrap. ChickenPieces l 8 Cover with vented plastic wrap. pieces GroundMeats 1/2 3 lbs. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat (Beef,Pork, Turkey) into dish, Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. l)rain and stir at signal. 29 Other Features

Tile CUST()M I and 2 pads allow you to save m-o of your most ii'equently used settings. (Temperature arid sensor cooking settings cannot be saved.) To set and save a settin r. o" I Press and 11o1(1the CUST()M 1 or CUSTOM 2 pad t0r two seconds. 2 Set the amount of cooking time. 3 Set the power level iI desired. (Full power will automatically be set it you do not chano-e it ) • o " 4 Press START.

Your custom setting will be rememl)ered for tmure one touch use.

The MESSAGE pad allows 3 Press MESSAGE again to you to record a short save tile nlessaoe spoken message. immediately or allow the I Press MESSAGE. time to count down to save it automatically. 2 Speak toward the control panel in a clear, normal To cancel a message voice. during record, press 0. To erase a recorded message, press 0 during playback. 3O TheHEI_Ppaddisplays _eatureintormationand helpfulhints.PressHELl', thenselectateaturepad.

Toremindyouthatyouhavetoodin theoven,theoven willdisplay"FOODISREAI)Y"andbeeponceaminute untilyoueitheropentheovendoororpress CLEAR/OIq_'.

Press CI_OCK to set the To check the time ofda} CLOCK time of day and (late. while microwaving, press I Press CIJOCK. CI _()C 14...

2 Enter the time ot day. To check the date while 3 Select AM or PM. microwaving, press and hold CI_()CI 4.for about L_,JLs...... I{g_l 4 Press START or CI_()CK. three seconds. 5 Enter the month, (lay and year. Example: AM/PM 031699 (March 16, 1999) SC_mLS_.C @ 8 Press START or CI_()CK.

31 Other Features

Ttle scroll speed of the display can be dlanged. Press and hold tile AM/PM [ AM/PM ] A pad about 3 seconds to SCROLL SPEED bring up the display,. Select I 5 t0r slow to t_tst scroll speed.

To turn ttle clock display To redisplay tile clock, oil press and hold 0 for repeat. about three seconds,

[DISPLAY ON IOFFj

I)ela} Start allows Hm to set 4 Select any combination DELAY tile microwave to dela} of I)efl'ost Auto/Time or START (ookirzg up to 24 hours. Time Cook 1&-II. 1 Press I)EIAY START. 5 Press START.

2 Enter tile time you want Tile Delay Start tinle will be tile oven to start. (Be sure displayed plus "DS." Ttle tile nlicrowave clock oven will autonlatically shows tile correct time start at ttle delayed time. oI clay.) The time ot day may be

AM/PM 3 Select AM or PM. displayed )v rwess no- s_Ro_sP_ CI_OCK.

32 Tinier ()n/Off operates as When tinle is up, tile oven a minute timer and can be will signal. To turn off tile used at an)- time, even timer signal, press TIMER when tile oven is operating. ()N/()FE. I Press TIMER ()N/()FF. NOTE:The timer indicator will be lit while tile tinier E'nter time volt want to

COltnt down. is operatino o"

3 Press TIMER ON/()FI _ to start.

In addition to starting many flmctions, START/I'A USE allows you to stop cooking without openino tile door or clearing the displa}.

Tile Reminder teature can 3 Select AM or PM. be used like an alarm clock q Press REMINDER. When and can be used at any Renlinder sional occurs. • o time, even when tile oven press REMINDER to turn is operating. The it ott'. Tile Reminder Reminder time can be set time may be displayed by tip to 24 hours later. pressing REMINI)ER. I Press REMINDER. NOtE:The REM indicator 2 Enter tile time you want will remain lit to show that tile ()veil to renlind you. the Reminder is set. To SCROtLS_EEO (Be sure the nlicrowave clear (tie Reminder betore clock shows the correct it occurs, press REMINDER, time of day.) then 0. The REM indicator will no longer be lit.

33 Other Features

You may lock tile control To lock or unlock the j panel to prevent tile controls, press and hold microwave _]?()I1]l)ein_,- CI JEAR/OFF ti)r about 0 OFF accidentally started or used three seconds. When the by children. control panel is locked, an "I," will be displayed to tile extreme right.

For best cooking resuhs, Sometimes the turntable leave tile turntable on. can become too hot to It can be turned ott'for touch. Be careflfl touching lar_-edishes. Press tile turntable durino and TURNTABLE to turn after cookim,- tile turntable on or oil,

Tile vent t_ln removes Press VENT FAN once for steam and ()tiler vapors high tan speed, twice for tl'oill surtace cookino" low tan speed or a third time to turn tile fan off. HI-LO-OFF

An automatic tan teature If you have turned tile tim protects tile nlicrowave on you may find that you trom too much heat rising cannot turn it off. Tile tan from tile _ooktop below it. will automatically turn oil It atltomati(ally turns on at when the internal parts are low speed flit senses too cool. It may stay on ti)r 30 nmch heat. minutes or more a_'_ertile cooktop and microwave controls are turned oil. 34 Press SU RFACE IAGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three l LIG2T 1 times to turn tile light off. BRmNT-NmNT OFF

Tile beeper sound level can be a(!justed. Press BEEPER V()IJUME. VOLUME :I 1 Choose 0-3 for mute to loud.

You can set the nioht NITE will stay lit to remind light to turn on and oft you that the teature is set. IN_E_I_HT i automatically at any time Yotl can review the AtltO yotl want. Nite Light settin s b_ 1 PressAUT() NITE pressing AUT() NITE IAGHT. I AGHT. To erase }our settings 2 Enter tile time }ou want and turn off the automatic tile light to turn on. Select AM or PM. teature, press AUT() NITE LIGHT, then (). 3 Press A U T() NITE sc_o_sP_D LI(;HT again and enter the time you want tile light to turn off. Select AM or I'M.

4 Press AUT() NITE LIGHT.

35 Other Features

You can use the microwave 7 Press APP()INTMENT/ to remind you of upcoming SCHEI)UI_ER - or press appointments. '0" to set it as a recurring At rnidrfight, the da} appointment. betore your scheduled ()nce- Daily appointment, an asterisk Twice - Weekly will appear in the display. Three times - Monthly Tx_x) hours bet0re an 8 Press APPOINTMENT/ appoimment, the oven SCHEI)UI_ER. will signal and the I°, i appoinunent will scroll in NOTE:Recurring scHo_sPt_ the display. It will continue appointmentsmust be resetat to signal and scroll until thebeginningofa new year. you press APPOINTMENT/ SCHEI)ULER to cancel it. To Review appointments: 1 Press and hold Toset an appointment: APP()INTMENT/ 1 Press APP()INTMENT/ SCHEI)ULER about SCHEI)UI_ER. three seconds. 2 Press 1-12 t(_r the month Enter tile nlolldl and (lay you want to review, of)our appointment. 3 Press appoinunent again. Enter the time of)our appomunent. To Quit the Review Process: Select AM or PM. Press CI_EAI_./()FF, 5 Press APP()INTMENT/ SCHEI)U I_ER. Tocancel a scheduled appointment: 6 Enter the appointment type: 1 Recall the appointment 1 AUTO y)u want to cancel, using tim review process above. 2 DENTIST 2 Press and hold '0" tot 3 DOCTOR about 3 seconds. 4 HAIRCUT 5 SCHOOL NOTE: The appointment scheduler can record about 6 SOCIAL 25 appointments. 7 SPECIAL 8 FINANCE

36 9 WORK [!ir[3table or o[3 [he shelf it_ the lower position. ////////II ! \ \ \\N\ remo_ e the shelf u_less _ou The shelf gi_es )ou the are reheating on more than opdo[l to reheat more otle ie_el. that! one dish of food at the same time. • Make sure 1he shelt is posilioned properly inside the microwave _o prevem damage _o the oven from arcing. For best results

• Do nol use a 24evel reheating microwave browning dish on the shelg The shelf could overheat. • Do no! use the oven wilh dm shelf on/he microwave floor. Thi_ could damage 1he microwave.

• Use pol holders when Uneven results handling the shelf it may be hoL • Do nol use the shelf when cooMng pop{ orn. • Do no1 use the shelf

with Sensor CooMng or Reheat.

37 OtherFeatures Your Model May Have

* To reheat on 2 levels

* To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level:

Switch places after 1/2 time. I Muhipl} reheat time by LV,.

2 Sv,.hch plates after l ,,'2 the time.

Switch places after 1/2 time.

* To reheat on 3 levels

_/Double _he reheating t i Fi!e.

2' Switch places twice and

Switch places twice give the dishes a 1/2 mrn (lurh_g reheati_'% (Pla(e dense ii)t)ds, or those that require a lo_ger cook time, on the upper shelf first.)

38 Microwave Terms

Arcing 5rcinc is the microwave term tbr sparks in the oven. Arcing is ii iii caused )v:

• the ternperamre probe staying in the oven but not inserted in U i i i i i the food. g

• the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the nlicrowave walls.

• metal or toil touclfing the side ot tile oven.

• foil that is not rooMed to tbod (upturned edges act like ante)lnas).

• r)letal Stlch as twist ties. potl ItIS. p')rls:, go 1d-rimmed" (hshes."

• rec}cled paper towels containing srnall metal pieces.

Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow tot more even heating arm reduce cooking time. V eating plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess ste_tm to escape,

Shielding In a regular oven, )on shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning,. When rnicrowavin_, ',on. use small strips ot fbil to shieM thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poulu), which wouM cook before larger parts.

Standing time When )on cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especiall} important in rnicrowave cooking. Note that a rnicrowaved cake is not placed oil a coolino rack

Venting Atter covering a dish with plastic wrap. }on vent the plastic wrap b} ttlr)ling back ()tie corner so excess steam Call escape.

39 and Cleaning

Open the oven door a tew NOTE:Be certain the power rnitll.ltes after cooking to is offbefore cleaning any air out the inside. An part of this oven. occasional thorough wiping with a solution ot baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

Walls,Floor,Inside Window, Removable Turntableand Metal and Plastic Partson TurntableSupport the Door To prevent breakaoe do not place the turntable into water just a_ter cooking. Wash it caretially in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken it dropped. Remember, do Some spatters can be not operate the oven removed with a paper without the turntable and towel, ()tilers may require support in place. a damp cloth. Remove _,-reasv soatters _ th a stlds'_ TemperatureProbe o , 't '. cloth, then rinse with a Clean immediately atier damp cloth. Do not use using. To clean, wipe with abrasive cleaners or sharp sudsy cloth, then rub utensils on oven walls. lightl) with plastic scouring Never use a commercial ball if necessap,'. Rinse and oven cleaner on any part (hT. The probe can also be of your microwave. washed in the dishwasher. Shelf

Clean Mth mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self- 4O cleaning oven. I;I

Case Bo_om

(;lean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy alcohol on the ii microwave oven. ch)th. Rinse and then dry. ii Ammonia oralcohol can Wipe the window clean i: dalnagethe appearance with a damp cloth. of the tnicrowave. ControlPanel andDoor

Wipe with a damp cloth. Clean otl the grease and I)ry thoroughl), l)o not use dust on the bottorn often. deaning spra) s, large Use a sohltion ot warnl amounts of soap and water and detergent. water, abrasives or sharp ol)jects on the panel--they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel. Door Surface

It's important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non- abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or sott cloth. Rinse well.

Stainless Steel

To clean the surtace use hot soapy water, then rinse and dry. Do not use steel wool pads or other abrasive cleaners. They will scratch the surtace.

41 FC

Light Bulb Replacement

I To replace the bulb(s), 3 Be sure tile bulb(s) to be first disconnect the power replaced are cool betore at the main ti_se or circuit rernovir_g. Atter ])reaking breaker panel or pull the the adhesive seal, remove (WB36X10003),available "i phlo tile bull) l)y gently turning. frmnyour GEsupplier. 9" 2 Renlove the screw at the 4 Replace the screw. fl'oru of tile light cover Connect electrical power and lower the cover. to the oven.

REMOVE SCREWS

To replace tile oven light, 3 Next, renlove tile screw first disconnect tile power located above tile door at tile main tiase or circuit near tile center of tile breaker panel or pull the oven that secures tile (WB36X10003), available } phlo"9" light housing froin your GE suppfier. 2 Remove tile top grille by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place.

4 Replace the screw. Connect electrical power to tile oven.

42 Charcoal Filter The vent fan has 2 metal Models that recirculate air (on some models) reusaMe grease tilters. back into the room also use a char(oal filter,

Reusable Grease Filters (on all models)

The metal fihers trap For this reason, the filters grease released by t0ods on must ALWA\'S be in place the cooktop. They also when the hood is used. prevent flames tiom t0ods The grease filters should on the cooktop t_'om be cleaned once a month, dama_,iw,- the inside ot the or as needed. microwave,

To remove, slide it to the Light brushing can be used rear usim,- tile tab. l'ull it to remove embedded dirt. do_? and (lilt, Rinse, shake and let it (h)- To clean the grease filter, )etbre reDlaciw soak it and then swish it To replace, slide the tilter around in hot water and in the l_'ame slot on the detergent, l)on't use back of the opening. Pull anllnollia or allllJlOllia up and to the fl'ont to lock products because they will into place. darken the metal.

43 The Exhaust Feature

If the model is not vented The charcoal filter should to the outside, the air will be replaced when it is ii cannotbe cteaned. It i_ be recirculated through a noticeably dirty or dis- tnustbe replaced. Order ::p.. Nolweozxgss3 disposable charcoal filter colored (usually atter 6 to that helps remove smoke 12 months, depending, on fromyour OEsupplier. and odors. hood usage).

To remove tile charcoal Remove tile top grille by filter, disconnect power at removing tile 2 screws that the main fllse or circuit hold it in place. Slide the breaker panel or pull the fiher towards the fl'ont of plug. the oven and renlove it.

Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille.

To install a new iiher, Insert tile filter into tile top ()petting of tile over_ as remove plastic and ()tiler shown. It will rest at an new fiher. angle on 2 side support outer wrapping fl'orn tile tabs and in fl'ont ot the right rear tab. Replace the grille and 2 screws.

44 Befi)re You Call For Service

Problem Possible Cause What to Do

Oven will not A fuse in your home • Replace fllse or reset circuit breaker start may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

Power surge. Unplug- o tim ....microwave oven _ then fDluoo it back in.

Plug not fully inserted Make sure the 3-prorlg plug on tile into wall outlet, oven is hdly inserted into wall omlet.

"PLEASE INSERT Probe has been • Insert the probe properly into the PROBE" appears forgotten or not oven wall outlet. on display inserted properly.

"SENSOR ERROR" When using a Sensor • I)o not open door until steam is appears on display feature, the door was sensed and time is shown counting opened before steam down on d splax, could be detected. Steam was not detected Use Time Cook to heat tk)r more time. in maximum amount of time.

Floor of the oven is The cooktop light is • Tiffs is normal. warm, even when located below the oven the oven has not floor. When the light been used is on. the heat it produces may make the oven floor get warm.

"BAD PROBE" The probe has not been • h>ert the probe properly into tlm appears on display completely inserted into oven wall outlet. the oven wall outlet.

The probe is defective. • Replace the probe.

"LOCKED" appears The control has been • Press and lurid CI J_AR/( )FF ti)r on display locked, al)out 3 seconds to unlock the control.

Food amount too Sensor Reheat is for • Else Time Cook tor large amounts large for Sensor single servings of of ti)o(t. Reheat recommended foods.

45 Before You Call For Service

Problem Possible Cause What to Do

Youhear an You have tried to star! • Start over an(l enter a valid til-ne unusual, low-tone the Reminder without of day beep a valid time of day. You have tried to start • Start over and enter a valid til-ne the Auto Nile Light of (tax. without a valid time of day entered for the on-time and off-time. You have tried to turn • Tile turntable will not operate when the turntable on when tile probe is in use. the probe is in use. You have tried to change • Man} of tile oven's features are preset the power level when it is and cannot be changed. not allowed.

48 I.,I

• Steam or vapor escaping • TV-radio intertbrence trom around tile door. might be noticed while • l.ight reflection around using tile nlicrowave. door or outer case. Sinlilar to the interterence caused bv other snlall • Dimnlir_g oven light and appliances, it does not chanoe irl tile blower indicate a problem with SOl_llldat power levels tile microwave, l'lug tile other than high. microwave into a ditterent • I)ull thunlping sound electrical circuit, move the while oven is operating. radio or TV as Par away ti'onl tile nlicrowave as possible, or check tile position and signal of tile TV/radio antenna.

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()pen 24 hours ada}. 800.626.2000 7 days a week.

We provide expert repair ()ur t_lctor}_trained service, scheduled at a technicians know your 800-GE-CARES time that's convenient appliance inside and out-- (800-432-2737) tor you. so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

GE oflers Braille controls tot a variety of GE 800.626.2000 appliances, and a brochure to assist in plato-ring a barrier-ti'ee kitchen tor 800-TDD-GEAC persons with limited (800-833-4322) mobility.

With a service contract GE With a multiple-year 800-626-2224 Consumer Service will still contract, you're assured of be there aher your futtlre service at today's warranty expires. prices.

5O Individuals qualified Instructions contained to servke their OWll in this manual cover 800-626-2002 appliances can have procedures to be parts or accessories sent performed by any user. directly to their home. Other servicing generally (VISA, MasterCard and should be referred to Discover cards are qualified service accepted.) personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

If tot some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are steps to tollow tot further help. First contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. Next, ffyou are still not pleased, x_Tite all the details-including your phone number-to: Customer Relations GE Appliances I_ouisville, KY 40225

51 Staple sales slip or _art_elled _heck here, P_vqf of offg4_al pu _'chase date is rteeded to obta i _ sere ice u _der warm _ ty.

FULL ONE=YEAR WARBANTY

For one year fl'om date of original pmthase, we will provide fl'ee of t barge, This warramv is extended to the original parts and servi( e labor ill Your home it) purchaser and any succeeding owner lbr repair or replate a_l)'/_al'l oi #_e mio_owavt , products purchased lop ordinary home use OVg_l that fails ])ecatlse of a llia[ltl_acD.ii'itl_" in tile 48 mainland states, Hawaii and detect. Washington, I).C. in Alaska the warramv is LIMITED ADDITH)NAL the same except that it is IJMITEI) because 2%72k_'oYEAR WARRA)VfY you must pay to ship tile product to tile service shop or fop the servile tech nitian's For the sectmd thrtmgh the tenth }ear m_vel costs to }our home. from the date of original purchase, we will provide, fl'ee of charge a replacement All warranty service will be provided by our mag_netr+mtub<,if tile magnetrotl tube tails Factory Service Centers or b} our because ot a I)la_tlufactuFing defect. _ou authorized Customer Care" servicers pay tor the service trip to your home and dm'it!g normal worki_lg h

Warrantor is not responsible for consequential damages.

• Service trips to your home to teach you If you have an installation problenl, contact how to use tile product. your dealer or installer. You are responsible Read your Owner's Manual. If you then tor providing adequate electrical, have any questions about operating the exhausting and other connecting thcilities. product, please contact your dealer or • Replacement of house ftlses or resettino our Customer Relations oflice at the ot cirt_lit breakers. address below, or call, toll t_'ee: • l_'ailure of the product itit is misused, or GE Answer Center '_ used ti)r other than the intended purpose 800.626.2000 or used commercially. consumer inti)rmation service • l)amage to product caused by accident, • hnproper installation. fire, floods or acts of God.

Some states do not allow ti!e exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentia! damages, [ so the abo_e limitation o_ exc!usion may not appl} to you. This warranty gkes you specitic lega! [ rights, and you may als 0 hm e other rights which _'mYti'om state to state. To kno_ 5dmt your [ legal rights are in your si!!e, consult you r !oca! 0 r state c!msmner atthirs o!!ice _r y_mr statels [ Attorney General. [ Warrantor:G_,wralEleetricCompany Iffurtl_,rhelpisneededconconingthiswarran_,_ite: [ Manag_w-CustonwrRelations, GEAppliances, Louisville, KY40225 [

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